Molly Godley

Multimedia Journalist

Albany, GA

Molly joined the news team in January 2021 and is a multimedia journalist reporting on crime and court at WALB. Molly was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, the state's capital. Molly graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2020. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science. Molly interned with WACH Fox news, a station in Columbia. She also was a part of Carolina News, a student-run newsroom with the University of South Carolina. There, she gained experience in producing, editing and reporting. Her passion for news came when she began middle school and started watching political news. Molly loves the beach, spending time with friends and family, as well hanging out with her chihuahua Louis. She is extremely excited to be a part of the Albany community and the WALB team. She looks forward to getting to know the area and community more.

Recent Articles by Molly

Safety app being tested in Albany by community members

The Guardian Angel app is a way for users to anonymously report crime to law enforcement.

Molly Godley

Published April 15, 2021 at 7:42 PM

CDC visits Albany to discuss vaccine hesitancy

Dr. Charles Ruis, Southwest Health District Director said after coronavirus hit Albany so hard, current vaccine acceptance is not what he expected.

Molly Godley

Published April 15, 2021 at 7:18 PM

Ruis: More tests being done on cause of blood clots from J&J vaccine

Researchers are trying to figure out what caused the clots. WALB News 10 spoke with Dr. Ruis about what he said some of the women had in common.

Molly Godley

Published April 14, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Phoebe hosting auction to raise funds for NICU ambulance

The ambulance costs $280,000.

Molly Godley

Published April 14, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office sees uptick in auto burglaries

Lee County deputies said all but one car was unlocked in the 10 vehicle burglaries they investigated this weekend. They said an expensive item was in plain sight in the locked car.

Molly Godley

Published April 13, 2021 at 6:17 PM

Southwest Health District stops giving Johnson and Johnson vaccine

The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is no longer being administered in Georgia for the time being. This comes after the CDC and FDA reported six women experiencing severe blood clots after the vaccine.

Molly Godley

Published April 13, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Lily Pad SANE Center seeing all-time low in funding

The CEO Mary Martinez said they’re at an all-time low for funding.

Molly Godley

Published April 12, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Westover High senior wins $180K naval scholarship

Je’Benjamin Morgan is a senior in high school. He said he became interested in the ROTC program because he wanted to eventually join the military.

Molly Godley

Published April 12, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Albany talks putting surveillance cameras in crime hot spot areas

The city is talking about putting cameras in hot spot areas for crime.

Molly Godley

Published April 8, 2021 at 6:34 PM

COVID-19 antibody treatment seeing success at Phoebe

Phoebe has given this treatment to over 200 patients. After getting the treatment, only two were hospitalized with COVID-19.

Molly Godley

Published April 8, 2021 at 6:25 PM

Albany Recreation and Parks holding ‘registration rodeo’

This is where parents can sign their kids up for fun activities this summer.

Molly Godley

Published April 8, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Is Dougherty Co. ready for relaxed COVID-19 restrictions?

Nearly 27% of all Georgians have gotten at least their first vaccine, with 12% fully vaccinated.

Molly Godley

Published April 7, 2021 at 5:55 PM

Lily Pad SANE Center talks abuse case reporting amid pandemic

80 percent of the time children are abused; it’s done in their own home. The pandemic forced many families into their homes and out of a job or school.

Molly Godley

Published April 7, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Albany Boys & Girls Club aims to get kids active with summer camp

The Boys & Girls Club is putting its final touches on its summer program.

Molly Godley

Published April 6, 2021 at 7:09 PM

DCSS continues safety measures after students return from spring break

Director of Community Relations LaKesha Bruce said they kept the same protocols they have been practicing all year.

Molly Godley

Published April 6, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Dougherty Co. committee, officials talk possible crime lab plans

Dougherty County Commissioners decided to keep the construction of the morgue and crime lab separate. However, they plan to look for a location with enough space for a crime lab in the future.

Molly Godley

Published April 5, 2021 at 6:22 PM

Chehaw is offering a spring break camp for kids.

Molly Godley

Published April 5, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office offers social media safety tips to avoid burglaries

Spring break and summer are right around the corner. Lee County Sheriff’s office gives some safety measures you should take when leaving town.

Molly Godley

Published April 2, 2021 at 4:56 PM

Chehaw creates free virtual lessons, field trips

Jackie Entz, director of education at Chehaw, said she hopes these lesson plans will be something teachers use even after the pandemic.

Molly Godley

Published April 2, 2021 at 4:49 PM

City Commissioners and Albany police discuss new safety app

Albany City Commissioners and APD are discussing a new app that residents could use to report crime in the community.

Molly Godley

Published April 1, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Newly renovated C.W. Heath Park opens to the public

A new park is open to the public. The City of Albany and Dougherty County held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the newly renovated C.W. Heath Park.

Molly Godley

Published April 1, 2021 at 7:08 PM

APD talks importance of its gun buyback program

APD said bringing guns to the Civic Center will help prevent crime, and could help save loved ones at home.

Molly Godley

Published March 31, 2021 at 6:51 PM

SWGA staffing agency sees record number of job openings

Quality Employment Service is a staffing agency that helps people in Tifton and Moultrie apply to jobs free of charge.

Molly Godley

Published March 31, 2021 at 5:35 PM

Dougherty Co. leaders talk community’s ‘real issues’ with Sen. Ossoff

Dougherty County Commission Chairman Christopher Cohilas said they spoke about issues in a non-political sense.

Molly Godley

Published March 30, 2021 at 5:58 PM

‘Help is here’: Ossoff stops in Albany to talk economic relief amid COVID-19 pandemic

Ossoff said this rescue plan is about giving more access to the vaccine free of charge, ultimately laying the foundation for a strong economy.

Molly Godley

Published March 30, 2021 at 5:15 PM

Effects of the pandemic seen at the psychologist’s office

Mental Health has been an ongoing topic throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. A Clinical Psychologist at the Renaissance Center in Albany said she saw a rise in anxiety and depression.